Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 57b-64

The transcript describes a dramatic scene where Malcolm faces curses, Burnham approaches Dunsinane, and a character defies fate. The narrative builds up to a final battle, with Macduff challenging the protagonist.

What does the act of throwing the warlike shield symbolize?

Who is Leon Macduff and what is his role in the text?